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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-surgery tag-tooth-extraction tag-wisdom-teeth tag-wisdom-teeth-problems tag-wisdom-teeth-removal tag-wisdom-tooth"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wisdom-teeth-problems/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wisdom.jpg" alt='Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>5 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/wisdom-teeth-problems/">Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Apr 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Are you having wisdom teeth problems? Or would you like to avoid future wisdom teeth problems? Read our blog to see if you need your wisdom teeth removed. </p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28206" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-28206 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-gum-disease tag-infographic tag-periodontal-disease"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/gum-disease-infographic/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gum-disease-1-e1547844691673.png" alt='Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>1 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/gum-disease-infographic/">Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Mar 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is very common among adults. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments in this post.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28202" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-28202 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-crooked-teeth tag-dna tag-genetics tag-gum-disease tag-misaligned-teeth tag-oral-cancer"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/genetics-oral-health/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/genes-and-your-teeth-blog-1-e1547844366983.png" alt='Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/genetics-oral-health/">Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 1, 2019</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Do genetics influence your oral health? Recent studies say yes and no. Learn about which health factors you can control in our latest article.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-28030" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-28030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-gum-disease tag-receding-gums"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/what-causes-receding-gums/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gum-recession-blog-graphics-receding-gums-e1538003195686.png" alt='What Causes Receding Gums?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/what-causes-receding-gums/">What Causes Receding Gums?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Dec 3, 2018</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Receding gums refers to gum tissue that slowly begins to wear away. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, and solutions.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-26475" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-26475 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-cavities"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/does-xylitol-prevent-cavities/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/does-xylitol-prevent-cavities-e1530925647139.png" alt='Does Xylitol Prevent Cavities? The Facts You Need to Know' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/does-xylitol-prevent-cavities/">Does Xylitol Prevent Cavities? The Facts You Need to Know</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Sep 3, 2018</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Xylitol makes many bold claims about its abilities. But are they myths or realities? Does xylitol prevent cavities? You’ll find out what causes cavities and the role this sugar alternative plays.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-13607" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-13607 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-dental-x-rays"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/are-dental-x-rays-safe/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/x-rays-used-by-dentist-to-diagnose.png" alt='Are Dental X-Rays Safe?' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>5 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/are-dental-x-rays-safe/">Are Dental X-Rays Safe?</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Oct 16, 2017</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Many wonder: “Are dental x-rays safe?” Here are the facts you need to help you decide what is best for you and your family’s dental care.</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1942" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-1942 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-oral-systemic-link"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/comprehensive-dentistry-danbury/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='Comprehensive Dentistry Ensures Your Families Healthy Smiles and Bodies' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>4 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/comprehensive-dentistry-danbury/">Comprehensive Dentistry Ensures Your Families Healthy Smiles and Bodies</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 24, 2017</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Safeguarding our families health is always one of our top priorities. Did you know there is something called the oral-systemic link that has a powerful impact on the health of yourself and your family? The oral-systemic link is the relationship between oral health and...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1912" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-1912 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-breast-cancer tag-october tag-oral-health"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/good-oral-health-may-prevent-breast-cancer/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='How Good Oral Health May Prevent Breast Cancer' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>3 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/good-oral-health-may-prevent-breast-cancer/">How Good Oral Health May Prevent Breast Cancer</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Oct 14, 2016</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>Do you notice an increase in pink every October? From politicians to football players to community members, the color seems to pop up everywhere! Since 1985, when National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded, October has been designated as a time to increase...</p> </div></div></div> </article> <!-- .et_pb_post --> <article id="post-1904" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_8 post-1904 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-general-dentistry-blog-articles tag-flossing"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/the-importance-of-flossing-infographic/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img src="https://www.soamsdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kemi-amos-gerfen-dmd-soams-dental-care.jpg" alt='Flossing: Important or Not? [Infographic]' width='1080' height='675' /></a> <div class="desc-wrap"> <div class="cat-time-wrap"> <a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/blog/" class="cat-link">Blog</a><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/category/general-dentistry-blog-articles/" class="cat-link">General Dentistry</a> <span class="cat-time-divider">|</span>1 min read </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/blog/the-importance-of-flossing-infographic/">Flossing: Important or Not? [Infographic]</a></h2> <p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://www.soamsdental.com/author/gerfen/" title="Posts by Dr. Gerfen" rel="author">Dr. Gerfen</a></span> | <span class="published">Sep 21, 2016</span></p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p> There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth? Despite conflicting reports, dentists defend keeping flossing a priority. 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